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Hello spirit soul!
Welcome to Orange County Kirtan Mantra Meditation By Spirit Soul And Friends®
We are delighted that you have visited us today. This wonderful MeetUp group is created to keep you in touch with Kirtan Mantra Meditation events in Orange County and surrounding areas. We look forward to chanting with you at the incredible events that are forthcoming.
WHAT IS KIRTAN?
Kirtan is when more than one person gets together to joyously sing or chant various Mantras. Man means mind, Tra means that which frees; A mantra is a sound vibration that frees or delivers the mind from its attachment and preoccupation with worldly matters, and focuses it on the Supreme. Every day we hear sounds that increase our attachment and preoccupation with worldly matters, so obviously not just any sound is a mantra. Only words that have the spiritual potency to free us from material conditioning are Mantras. The only words with that spiritual potency are any sound coming from God such as His Names and Words because they are nondifferent from Him, and are as pure and purifying as God Himself.
Kirtan is completely non-sectarian and non-denominational because the universal principle for spiritual reawakening through singing the Names of God is recommended in the Bible (both Old and New Testaments), Koran and Vedic Scriptures.
Kirtan is a spiritual tool to purify one's consciousness and bring the soul real peace and happiness; Peaceful individuals create a peaceful society.
There Should Never Be a Charge For Kirtan
According to Yoga texts, it is forbidden to charge for Kirtan and teaching spiritual truths because these should be freely available to everyone, not just those who can afford it. Therefore, we do not list on Orange County Kirtan/Mantra Meditation MeetUp any kirtan events that require payment for admission.
Taking part in or learning about Kirtan has nothing to do with having enough money, having a melodious voice, or becoming a professional kirtan leader, singer or musician. Anyone can chant, sing, dance and participate in Kirtan at no cost—so bring yourself, children, family, friends and musical instruments!
We look forward to seeing you and your family at one of the many upcoming events.
Kirtan is universally recommended
Kirtan is a joyous celebration; a living, moving meditation
Kirtan is the path to Peace
Kirtan opens the door to Love
Aloha and Namaste,
Patita Pavana / Director Of Community Events for
Spirit Soul And Friends® - A Musical Peace Troupe
Featured event
Tai Chi Ruler And Mantra Yoga - Catalogue #2729
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration is required through the Laguna Hills Community Center / City of Laguna Hills Community Services Department.
When registering, please use the Catalogue Number for the series you wish to attend.
Register through the City of Laguna Hills:
https://secure.rec1.com/CA/city-of-laguna-hills-ca/catalog
TAI CHI RULER AND MANTRA YOGA FOR PEACE
An 8-Week Mind-Body Wellness Experience
Oct 29th - Dec 17th, 2026 (Winter Session), Catalogue #2729
Art Room B, 6:00-7:00pm
Maximum class size: 8 students
Class fee: $100 - Resident / $105 - Non-resident
Laguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-707-2680
**The Laguna Hills Community Center has joyfully extended our Tai Chi Ruler And Mantra Yoga series into the Winter 2027 session.
Discover a unique mind-body practice that brings together gentle movement, mindful breathing, energy cultivation, sacred sound and mantra meditation in a peaceful, welcoming and non-competitive environment.
Each class begins with the Tai Chi Ruler, a traditional practice that encourages gentle movement, balance, coordination, relaxation and the cultivation of chi — vital energy. We then move into Mantra Yoga and meditation, using sacred sound, conscious breathing and focused awareness to quiet the mind and cultivate inner peace.
These two traditions beautifully complement one another: Tai Chi Ruler supports balance, vitality and harmony within the material body, while Mantra Yoga nurtures peace, clarity and spiritual awareness within the heart and spirit soul.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
• Gentle Tai Chi Ruler movements
• Mindful breathing and relaxation
• Mantra meditation and sacred sound
• Practices for cultivating inner peace
• A supportive and peaceful environment
• Simple practices that can be continued at home
No previous experience with Tai Chi Chuan, yoga or meditation is necessary.
ONGOING 8-WEEK SERIES
Each series continues the practice, allowing students to join for one 8-week session or continue from series to series as their practice develops.
Series 2: October 29 – December 17, 2026
Catalogue #2729
Series 3: January 7 – February 25, 2027
Catalogue #2730
Series 4: March 4 – April 22, 2027
Catalogue #2731
A PRACTICE FOR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
This class brings together elements from a lifelong journey through martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan, Bhakti Yoga, mantra meditation and Kirtan — creating a gentle practice centered on peace, balance, awareness and connection.
Come as you are. Breathe. Move. Chant. Relax. Cultivate peace from within.
INSTRUCTOR
Patita Pavana dasi (Annette Laborte) is a longtime practitioner and teacher of martial arts, Kenpo Karate, Kajukenbo, Tai Chi Ruler, Tai Chi Sword, Tao An Pai Kung Fu, Nui Kung, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Meditation and Kirtan Yoga, with more than 45 years of experience studying and sharing practices for peace, wellness, spiritual connection and personal growth throughout Southern California.
Her teaching brings together her extensive martial arts experience with her lifelong practice of Bhakti Yoga creating a gentle and accessible approach centered on conscious movement, mindful breathing, peace, compassion and spiritual awareness. Her intention is to help students develop a consistent personal practice that supports greater balance in the body, clarity in the mind and peace within the heart.
HONORING MY TEACHERS
I am deeply grateful for the teachers who have guided and influenced my lifelong journey in martial arts, healing arts and spiritual practice. I will always carry their loving influence into my teaching today, honoring their wisdom through practices that cultivate peace, awareness, balance, compassion and harmony of body, mind and spirit.
Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani — Spiritual Master
I am very fortunate that my spiritual journey has been deeply guided by my Spiritual Master, Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani, whose teachings in Bhakti Yoga philosophy and the Vedic teachings of love, devotion and service to the Supreme Soul have profoundly shaped and enriched my spiritual life over the past 20+ years.
Through my Spiritual Master's guidance and mercy, my teacher has deepened my understanding of Bhakti Yoga (union with God through Love and Devotion), devotion and service, it is a privilege to share Yoga Philosophy, sacred sound (Kirtan Mantra Meditation) and spiritual practices with communities throughout Southern California.
I have been given the spiritual name, Patita Pavana dasi, by my Spiritual Master which means “servant of the One who purifies fallen souls,” reflecting a path of devotional service and love for God. True peace begins within the heart and grows through a life of devotion, compassion and service.
Senior Grandmaster Lucky E. Luciano
With deep love, respect, and gratitude, I honor my uncle, Senior Grandmaster Lucky E. Luciano, a distinguished 9th-degree black belt and Grandmaster of Kajukenbo, whose life was devoted to the martial arts and the principles of discipline, integrity, humility, and respect.
Uncle Lucky's martial arts journey began in Hawaii at a young age, and through decades of dedication, he became a respected teacher, mentor, and leader in the Kajukenbo community. His teachings reflected the understanding that true mastery is not measured by rank alone, but by one's character, willingness to learn, and commitment to helping others grow.
As someone whose own journey has included Kajukenbo, Kenpo Karate, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi Chuan, I am grateful for the teachers who have contributed to my path. My uncle holds a special place in that lineage—not only as a martial arts grandmaster, but as family.
His philosophy that “to teach is to learn” reminds me that we are always students, no matter how much knowledge we acquire. We honor our teachers by practicing with sincerity, sharing what we have learned, and passing their wisdom on to future generations.
Uncle Lucky, thank you for the legacy you left in the martial arts and for being part of my journey. Your teachings and example remain a meaningful part of the foundation upon which I continue to build my own practice.
With love, respect, and gratitude, I honor your legacy.
Grandmaster Sifu Share K. Lew
I have had the privilege of studying Tai Chi Ruler, Tao An Pai Gung Fu and Nui Gung with the late Grandmaster Sifu Share K. Lew. His teaching reflected patience, humility, discipline and deep respect for the traditional roots of these practices.
I am grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing what I was so blessed to learn from Sifu Lew and I shall strive to pass these teachings forward with the same respect and sincerity with which they were shared with me.
Todd Iwao Takeuchi-Mochizuki
Todd is a respected teacher, founder and trainer of “The Intrinsic Project” (https://www.intrinsic-project.org/) He is a mentor whose teachings profoundly influenced my understanding of martial arts, movement, energy cultivation and the responsibility that comes with sharing knowledge within a community.
Todd represents the importance of discipline, awareness, respect and continual learning. Through my studies with him, I continue to practice Nui Gung and Shen Gung, and had the opportunity to teach Tai Chi Sword and meditation within women's groups at various school that Todd founded. His influence continues in the way I approach teaching — with respect for the tradition, gratitude for the teacher and a sincere desire to share practices that can benefit others and our communities.
Thank you,
Patita Pavana dasi (Annette Laborte)
KIRTAN AND SPIRITUAL SERVICE
In addition to teaching Tai Chi Ruler and Mantra Yoga, Patita Pavana dasi has devoted much of her life to sharing mantra meditation through music, also known as Kirtan. She serves as Director of Events for Spirit Soul And Friends® - A Musical Peace Troupe, leading Kirtan, meditation gatherings and educational programs throughout Southern California at festivals, community churches, private events and plant-based venues. Her greatest joy is helping people experience greater peace, connection and well-being through the spiritual practice of Bhakti Yoga and the Vedic teachings.
PEACEFUL INDIVIDUALS CREATE A PEACEFUL SOCIETY
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Tai Chi Ruler And Mantra Yoga - Catalogue #2729
Laguna Hills Community Center, 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA, USREGISTRATION REQUIRED
Registration is required through the Laguna Hills Community Center / City of Laguna Hills Community Services Department.
When registering, please use the Catalogue Number for the series you wish to attend.
Register through the City of Laguna Hills:
https://secure.rec1.com/CA/city-of-laguna-hills-ca/catalogTAI CHI RULER AND MANTRA YOGA FOR PEACE
An 8-Week Mind-Body Wellness Experience
Oct 29th - Dec 17th, 2026 (Winter Session), Catalogue #2729
Art Room B, 6:00-7:00pm
Maximum class size: 8 students
Class fee: $100 - Resident / $105 - Non-residentLaguna Hills Community Center
25555 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-707-2680
**The Laguna Hills Community Center has joyfully extended our Tai Chi Ruler And Mantra Yoga series into the Winter 2027 session.Discover a unique mind-body practice that brings together gentle movement, mindful breathing, energy cultivation, sacred sound and mantra meditation in a peaceful, welcoming and non-competitive environment.
Each class begins with the Tai Chi Ruler, a traditional practice that encourages gentle movement, balance, coordination, relaxation and the cultivation of chi — vital energy. We then move into Mantra Yoga and meditation, using sacred sound, conscious breathing and focused awareness to quiet the mind and cultivate inner peace.
These two traditions beautifully complement one another: Tai Chi Ruler supports balance, vitality and harmony within the material body, while Mantra Yoga nurtures peace, clarity and spiritual awareness within the heart and spirit soul.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
• Gentle Tai Chi Ruler movements
• Mindful breathing and relaxation
• Mantra meditation and sacred sound
• Practices for cultivating inner peace
• A supportive and peaceful environment
• Simple practices that can be continued at home
No previous experience with Tai Chi Chuan, yoga or meditation is necessary.ONGOING 8-WEEK SERIES
Each series continues the practice, allowing students to join for one 8-week session or continue from series to series as their practice develops.Series 2: October 29 – December 17, 2026
Catalogue #2729Series 3: January 7 – February 25, 2027
Catalogue #2730Series 4: March 4 – April 22, 2027
Catalogue #2731A PRACTICE FOR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
This class brings together elements from a lifelong journey through martial arts, Tai Chi Chuan, Bhakti Yoga, mantra meditation and Kirtan — creating a gentle practice centered on peace, balance, awareness and connection.Come as you are. Breathe. Move. Chant. Relax. Cultivate peace from within.
INSTRUCTOR
Patita Pavana dasi (Annette Laborte) is a longtime practitioner and teacher of martial arts, Kenpo Karate, Kajukenbo, Tai Chi Ruler, Tai Chi Sword, Tao An Pai Kung Fu, Nui Kung, Bhakti Yoga, Mantra Meditation and Kirtan Yoga, with more than 45 years of experience studying and sharing practices for peace, wellness, spiritual connection and personal growth throughout Southern California.
Her teaching brings together her extensive martial arts experience with her lifelong practice of Bhakti Yoga creating a gentle and accessible approach centered on conscious movement, mindful breathing, peace, compassion and spiritual awareness. Her intention is to help students develop a consistent personal practice that supports greater balance in the body, clarity in the mind and peace within the heart.
HONORING MY TEACHERS
I am deeply grateful for the teachers who have guided and influenced my lifelong journey in martial arts, healing arts and spiritual practice. I will always carry their loving influence into my teaching today, honoring their wisdom through practices that cultivate peace, awareness, balance, compassion and harmony of body, mind and spirit.Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani — Spiritual Master
I am very fortunate that my spiritual journey has been deeply guided by my Spiritual Master, Srimati Katyayani Devi dasi Thakurani, whose teachings in Bhakti Yoga philosophy and the Vedic teachings of love, devotion and service to the Supreme Soul have profoundly shaped and enriched my spiritual life over the past 20+ years.Through my Spiritual Master's guidance and mercy, my teacher has deepened my understanding of Bhakti Yoga (union with God through Love and Devotion), devotion and service, it is a privilege to share Yoga Philosophy, sacred sound (Kirtan Mantra Meditation) and spiritual practices with communities throughout Southern California.
I have been given the spiritual name, Patita Pavana dasi, by my Spiritual Master which means “servant of the One who purifies fallen souls,” reflecting a path of devotional service and love for God. True peace begins within the heart and grows through a life of devotion, compassion and service.
Senior Grandmaster Lucky E. Luciano
With deep love, respect, and gratitude, I honor my uncle, Senior Grandmaster Lucky E. Luciano, a distinguished 9th-degree black belt and Grandmaster of Kajukenbo, whose life was devoted to the martial arts and the principles of discipline, integrity, humility, and respect.Uncle Lucky's martial arts journey began in Hawaii at a young age, and through decades of dedication, he became a respected teacher, mentor, and leader in the Kajukenbo community. His teachings reflected the understanding that true mastery is not measured by rank alone, but by one's character, willingness to learn, and commitment to helping others grow.
As someone whose own journey has included Kajukenbo, Kenpo Karate, Kung Fu, and Tai Chi Chuan, I am grateful for the teachers who have contributed to my path. My uncle holds a special place in that lineage—not only as a martial arts grandmaster, but as family.
His philosophy that “to teach is to learn” reminds me that we are always students, no matter how much knowledge we acquire. We honor our teachers by practicing with sincerity, sharing what we have learned, and passing their wisdom on to future generations.
Uncle Lucky, thank you for the legacy you left in the martial arts and for being part of my journey. Your teachings and example remain a meaningful part of the foundation upon which I continue to build my own practice.
With love, respect, and gratitude, I honor your legacy.
Grandmaster Sifu Share K. Lew
I have had the privilege of studying Tai Chi Ruler, Tao An Pai Gung Fu and Nui Gung with the late Grandmaster Sifu Share K. Lew. His teaching reflected patience, humility, discipline and deep respect for the traditional roots of these practices.I am grateful for the opportunity to continue sharing what I was so blessed to learn from Sifu Lew and I shall strive to pass these teachings forward with the same respect and sincerity with which they were shared with me.
Todd Iwao Takeuchi-Mochizuki
Todd is a respected teacher, founder and trainer of “The Intrinsic Project” (https://www.intrinsic-project.org/) He is a mentor whose teachings profoundly influenced my understanding of martial arts, movement, energy cultivation and the responsibility that comes with sharing knowledge within a community.Todd represents the importance of discipline, awareness, respect and continual learning. Through my studies with him, I continue to practice Nui Gung and Shen Gung, and had the opportunity to teach Tai Chi Sword and meditation within women's groups at various school that Todd founded. His influence continues in the way I approach teaching — with respect for the tradition, gratitude for the teacher and a sincere desire to share practices that can benefit others and our communities.
Thank you,
Patita Pavana dasi (Annette Laborte)KIRTAN AND SPIRITUAL SERVICE
In addition to teaching Tai Chi Ruler and Mantra Yoga, Patita Pavana dasi has devoted much of her life to sharing mantra meditation through music, also known as Kirtan. She serves as Director of Events for Spirit Soul And Friends® - A Musical Peace Troupe, leading Kirtan, meditation gatherings and educational programs throughout Southern California at festivals, community churches, private events and plant-based venues. Her greatest joy is helping people experience greater peace, connection and well-being through the spiritual practice of Bhakti Yoga and the Vedic teachings.PEACEFUL INDIVIDUALS CREATE A PEACEFUL SOCIETY
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